Teaching Assistant in Mechatronics Engineering

9 سبتمبر، 2022

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Job Description

College/Department Profile
Qatar University Profile:
Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.
College Profile:
Established in 1980, the College of Engineering offers degree programs in the fields of Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Industrial and Systems, Computer Science and Computer Engineering with the primary goal of preparing Qatari engineers with outstanding scientific and technical competencies to enable them to participate and contribute in the various aspects of the country. The college is proud of its specialized research centers Gas Processing Center, Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center and KINDI Center for Computing Research that are addressing the industrial challenges in the gas industry sector and computer and information sciences.
Electrical Engineering Department Profile:
The Department of Electrical Engineering is an energetic and proud member of The College of Engineering. It has provided to society high-quality teaching, research, and other services that match its mission. Our graduates are a testimony to the quality of our programsÃ outcomes. Our highly ranked Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program provides well-developed background and strong engineering skills that allow its graduates to be greatly valued in both private and governmental organizations. A good number of these graduates maintain high and leading positions in the industry. The quality of our graduate programs and research activities are also visible with the multimillion-dollar grants from various research funding agencies, leading to a great number of highly cited publications and great technological innovations.
In response to the changing world and the new Industry 4.0 challenges, the Electrical Engineering Department, in collaboration with the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Computer Science and Engineering Department at Qatar University acknowledge that this industrial revolution has created an essential need to offer a distinct multi- and inter-disciplinary undergraduate program in the field of smart systems, automation, and instrumentation. The current thrusts for offering multi-disciplinary programs coupled with the QUÃs unique leadership role in the educational sector were behind the offering of a new and distinct multi-disciplinary undergraduate program in Mechatronics Engineering. This Mechatronics Engineering Program has officially started in Fall 2021.
Why Qatar
Qatar, located on the east coast of the Arabian peninsula, has a per-capita GDP among the highest in the world. The countryÃs location makes it in close travel distance to many regions of the world. QatarÃs capital, Doha, is vibrant, cosmopolitan, and has been consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the world. The city is known for its friendliness and open venues for families. Doha, home to several universities, a robust research funding institute (Qatar National Research Fund), a media hub for the likes of Al-Jazeera, and the Qatar Computing Research Institute, is rapidly emerging as one of the premier venues for computing research, and it was selected as the host city for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar University has been recently ranked as one of the top Universities in teaching and research by Times Higher Education (THE), Shanghai Rankings, and Arab/GCC rankings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Department of Electrical Engineering at Qatar University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in Mechatronics Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in assisting faculty in developing, coordinating, teaching, and evaluating courses in the BSc Mechatronics Engineering Programs, and to be actively engaged in innovative trans-disciplinary teaching and service activities.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full TimePosition Term: Three Years Renewable
1. Teach UG courses independently, including: preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and practical classes, and assessing student assignments and grade student performance (only if TA hold a master degree in the specialization)
2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in field studies, field trips, internship, etc.
3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related to practical sessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. under the supervision of the instructor.
4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practical setting under supervision of the instructor.
5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory and practice components of their program.
6.Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limited to assistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory supplies and resources, and organizing materials for laboratory practice experience.
7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory and classroom learning experience.
8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literature related to topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences.
9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selectedt opics.
10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes, project laboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervision of course instructors.
11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours.
12. Assists with senior students graduation projects and research related to the mission and service of the university.
Duties & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Department of Electrical Engineering at Qatar University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in Mechatronics Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in assisting faculty in developing, coordinating, teaching, and evaluating courses in the BSc Mechatronics Engineering Programs, and to be actively engaged in innovative trans-disciplinary teaching and service activities.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full TimePosition Term: Three Years Renewable
1. Teach UG courses independently, including: preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and practical classes, and assessing student assignments and grade student performance (only if TA hold a master degree in the specialization)
2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in field studies, field trips, internship, etc.
3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related to practical sessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. under the supervision of the instructor.
4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practical setting under supervision of the instructor.
5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory and practice components of their program.
6.Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limited to assistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory supplies and resources, and organizing materials for laboratory practice experience.
7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory and classroom learning experience.
8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literature related to topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences.
9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selectedt opics.
10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes, project laboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervision of course instructors.
11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours.
12. Assists with senior students graduation projects and research related to the mission and service of the university.
Required Documents
Academic:

Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
Three refereesÃ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

Benefits
Academic:

A three-year renewable contract.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Tax-free salary.
Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
End-of-contract indemnity.